Kent County property record for 955 Bates St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,354 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,795 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,640 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-14-32-180-020 |
| Primary APN | 41-14-32-180-020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,354 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 6,795 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 174 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 955 BATES ST SE |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49506-2668 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN-LDR |
| Legal Description | LOT 23* DOLBEE S THIRD DUNHAM FARM ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | DOLBEE S THIRD DUNHAM FARM ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAND RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 3200 |
Source: Kent County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9650 2 MILE RD, LOWELL, MI 49331-9770 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 17, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201582124 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of June 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Grand Rapids City |
| Unified School District | Grand Rapids Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,640.00 (+11.79%) | $94,000 (+19.75%) | $188,000 (+19.75%) |
| 2023 | $78,500 | $157,000 | |
| 2021 | $1,467.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 1, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | GRAND RAPIDS serves 306,901 people · EPA ID MI0002790 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 939 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, T-Mobile.
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